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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.40, 26,346.60 and 14,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.40, 26,346.60 and 14,842.80 is: 22,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.40 : 26,346.60 = 14,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.40/26,346.60 = 14,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.40x = 26,346.60 × 14,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.40x = 391,057,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,057,314.48/17,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.20

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